Terran Guardian - Chapter 3286

Chapter 3268 Recruiting Mining Slaves (24)

“Three Semi-Saints have fallen!”

“Two Semi-Saints have been severely injured!”

“In this battle, the Ziyang Domain has suffered heavy losses…”

Shen Changqing thought of the news from the Demon God Daojian and shook his head secretly.

Even if the Ziyang Domain is the Supreme Immortal Domain and has a strong foundation, what good is it?

In this era, there are very few Semi-Saints who can withstand the Five Degenerations of Heaven and Man.

Such a powerful person.

The death of one is the loss of one.

Even if the Ziyang Domain is the Supreme Immortal Domain and even has a foundation at the level of saints, these Semi-Saints who are not afraid of the Five Degenerations of Heaven and Man are still extremely important.

This time.

Three of the five Semi-Saints fell.

Such a loss.

The Ziyang Domain will never let it go.

Furthermore—

“The Saint from the Ziyang Immortal Sect must have paid a heavy price for taking action. Otherwise, he would have acted long ago, rather than waiting until now to slay that Nine Tribulations Half-Saint!”

If that Saint could act at will, then the other party would have already appeared, why would they have waited until now?

Therefore, Shen Changqing concluded that the Saint had definitely paid a heavy price for his actions.

Otherwise,

he wouldn’t have waited until the situation had escalated to this point before being forced to act.

Now that the fallen Nine Tribulations Half-Saint had been slain, the Ziyang Territory’s great calamity had been quelled.

However, the Ziyang Territory had suffered such a great loss, and the Ziyang Immortal Sect, as a dominant force, would certainly not let this go.   At

this moment,   Yan Wuxiang arrived,   reporting directly the news from the Ziyang Territory.   This information   was almost identical to that from the Xingdao Alliance.   However, in a true comparison, the information gathered by the Heavenly Demon Holy Land was still lacking.   ”The identity of that ancient fallen Semi-Saint remains unknown, but three Semi-Saints perished in this battle at the hands of that person. His strength must have been among the highest among Semi-Saints!”   Yan Wuxiang said respectfully.   A complex expression crossed his face as he spoke of the Semi-Saint’s fall.   An Immortal Semi-Saint!   Even such a being couldn’t escape the fate of the catastrophe.   This   was the first time a powerhouse of this caliber had fallen during this great calamity.   And   there wasn’t just one.   Shen Changqing said, “That fallen Semi-Saint was the self-proclaimed Venerable Lianxu, a Nine Tribulations Semi-Saint who aspired to immortality in ancient times.”   ”Nine Tribulations Semi-Saint!”   Yan Wuxiang was deeply moved, astounded not only by the level of cultivation of such a being but also by the fact that this Saint Lord could discern the Semi-Saint’s identity.   After all,   Shen Changqing had been confined to the Heavenly Demon Holy Land.   Even so, the information he had gathered was far more detailed than his own.   Clearly,   this person   was hiding many secrets.   Thinking of this, Shen Changqing’s image in Yan Wuxiang’s mind became even more enigmatic.   Consequently,   the awe on the face of the Deputy Saint Lord of the Heavenly Demon Holy Land deepened.   Shen Changqing said, “Keep an eye on the Ziyang Domain. Ignore everything else for now. Also, at the Tailuo Immortal Mine, focus on mining the mines.   As for the number of miners, try to increase them.   You can recruit Immortal King-level miners from other factions or independent cultivators, or even better, Ancient Immortal-level miners.   As for compensation, Immortal King-level miners can earn ten low-grade immortal stones per year, while Ancient Immortal-level miners can earn one mid-grade immortal stone per year!”   ”If that’s the case, I’m sure many cultivators would agree!”   Yan Wuxiang nodded. Ten low-grade   immortal stones per year for the Immortal King realm, and one mid-grade immortal stone per year for the Ancient Immortal realm—that’s already an extremely high salary.   For an average independent cultivator, like an Immortal King-level cultivator, the average annual income would be about one low-grade immortal stone.   As for the Ancient Immortal Realm, the timeframe is typically centuries, but on average, the amount of mid-grade immortal stones earned in a century is usually in the single digits.   If Shen Changqing’s description is correct, the pay for miners at the Tailuo Immortal Mine is, for most casual cultivators, exceptionally high.   Of course,   the work is incredibly tiring.   For example, miners at the Tailuo Immortal Mine, except for brief periods of recovery due to exhaustion, work almost day and night.   But despite the hardships, Yan Wuxiang believed many casual cultivators would be more than happy to accept such treatment.   ”Remember, all miners must remain at the Tailuo Immortal Mine for at least 100,000 years, and are not allowed to leave!”   Shen Changqing added.   Yan Wuxiang naturally had no problem   with this .   100,000 years was   n’t too long.   Even the weakest Immortal King could live for hundreds of millions of years.   A mere 100,000 years was naturally insignificant.   ”I’ll do it!”   Yan Wuxiang respectfully withdrew.   Shen Changqing waved his hand, then looked toward the Tailuo Immortal Mine.   Over ten thousand years, a hundred thousand Immortal Kings had been working tirelessly day and night to mine immortal stones, enough to expand the Tailuo Immortal Mine considerably, thus accommodating even more miners.   This was why Shen Changqing wanted to expand the slave population.   Of course,   if he wanted, he   could forcibly recruit a group of Immortal Kings, or even Ancient Immortals, from the various factions of the Tianxing Territory to serve as miners.   But there was no need to do so.   After all, such a move would undoubtedly incur the wrath of Heaven and Earth and the resentment of the Heavenly Demon Holy Land.   While the Heavenly Demon Holy Land could suppress any unrest with its current strength, it naturally didn’t need to do so when a small price to pay could quell a problem.   …   and so it happened.

As word of the Heavenly Demon Holy Land’s recruitment spread, it quickly spread throughout the Tianxing Region. Across

the various immortal cities, countless independent cultivators were excited.

“One mid-grade immortal stone a year, wouldn’t that mean we could accumulate a hundred thousand mid-grade immortal stones in a hundred thousand years?”

“Hurry, sign up! If you’re late, you’ll miss out on this great opportunity!”

Many independent cultivators were excited, but some had other opinions.

“With such a high salary, I’m afraid it won’t take a hundred thousand years of hard work, day and night, to mine. Is wasting so many years really worth it?” As soon as

these words were spoken,

many cultivators looked at him as if he were idiot.

“Fellow Daoist, what good is a 100,000-year retreat like that? We casual cultivators aren’t naturally gifted. Entering the Ancient Immortal Realm is a stroke of luck. How can we dream of advancing further without a great opportunity?”

“Indeed, a 100,000-year retreat is a waste of time. Mining for 100,000 years could make you rich. With 100,000 mid-grade immortal stones, you should be able to open up one or two more Primordial Worlds!”

“Don’t bother with him! Hurry and sign up! There won’t be a spot if you’re late…”   Thousands of casual cultivators flocked to

various immortal cities upon hearing the news   .   Even cultivators from many sects were a bit restless upon hearing the news.   100,000 years for 100,000 mid-grade immortal stones!   What a staggering salary!   What’s the harm in a little hard work?   For most ancient immortals, a 100,000-year retreat would yield no progress and be a complete waste of time. But with an extra 100,000 mid-grade immortal stones, that was a different story.   For those who had reached the late stages of the Ancient Immortal Realm, or even those at the peak, the cultivation resources exchanged for 100,000 mid-grade immortal stones could at most open up one or two Primordial Worlds.   This was no joke.   Many Ancient Immortals from various sects, despite their support from a powerful faction, could only hope to receive an equivalent amount of mid-grade immortal stones in 100,000 years.   Ultimately ,   not all sects possessed sufficient resources.   While 100,000 mid-grade immortal stones might seem insignificant to some powerful individuals, for the vast majority of cultivators, it was an irresistible offer.   Therefore,   this recruitment effort went much more smoothly than Shen Changqing had anticipated.   ”   Since the news broke, in just one month, a total of 13,000 Ancient Immortals and 3.57 million Immortal Kings have registered.   However, the Tailuo Immortal Mine can only accommodate approximately 10,000 more cultivators, so the Holy Land is prioritizing Ancient Immortals!”   Yan Wuxiang reported once again from the Heavenly Demon Holy Land.   As he reported, the Deputy Saint Lord couldn’t help but smile.   Everything had gone smoothly beyond imagination.   With so many cultivators signing up, there was naturally a lot more room for selection.   Shen Changqing nodded, “Then we’ll focus on Ancient Immortals. If the Tailuo Immortal Mine continues to expand, we’ll choose Immortal Kings.   While the cost of Ancient Immortals is significantly higher, the immense power of these cultivators is unmatched by Immortal Kings. I believe the production of Immortal Stones will increase significantly.”   With any other Immortal Mine, costs would have to be calculated.   But the Tailuo Immortal Mine boasted an abundance of Immortal Stones, and the supply was practically endless. In this situation, Shen Changqing prioritized efficiency.   Costs   were completely negligible.   ”An additional ten thousand Ancient Immortals, if nothing unexpected happens, the Tailuo Immortal Mine should yield an additional one hundred high-grade Immortal Stones annually!” Yan Wuxiang said.   ”That’s about right,”   Shen Changqing hummed. The efficiency of one Ancient Immortal was roughly equivalent to that of two and a half Immortal Kings   .   Ultimately , the bottom line was,   one Ancient Immortal was equivalent to two and a half Immortal Kings.   This is due to the special properties of the Tailuo Immortal Mine.   Furthermore, while an Immortal King’s immortal power isn’t as strong as that of an Ancient Immortal, it recovers through cultivation when depleted. Therefore, in terms of mining alone, one Ancient Immortal is only equivalent to about two and a half Immortal Kings.   However, when it comes to costs, the Ancient Immortal’s cost is a thousand times that of an Immortal King.   But the same principle remains.   Even though the cost of an Ancient Immortal is considerable, it’s still negligible for the Heavenly Demon Holy Land.   One Ancient Immortal, after ten thousand years, yields only one high-grade Immortal Stone.   Ten thousand Ancient Immortals, after ten thousand years, yield only ten thousand high-grade Immortal Stones.   By comparison,   ten thousand Ancient Immortals,   in the same amount of time, could yield a full one million high-grade Immortal Stones.   Even after deducting the cost of ten thousand high-grade Immortal Stones, the profit still stands at nine hundred and ninety thousand high-grade Immortal Stones.   For Immortal Kings, even if there were no costs involved, ten thousand Immortal Kings could only yield around four hundred thousand high-grade Immortal Stones in ten thousand years.   Comparing the two, the former is undoubtedly more efficient. Again, the   same principle remains.   Other immortal ores and immortal stones have limited reserves, so costs must be considered.   However, the Tailuo Immortal Mine is currently inexhaustible, and Shen Changqing still hasn’t figured out its limits.   Therefore,   he must choose the most efficient approach.